Charleston Grey Watermelon

Citrullus lanatus   Seeds per pack ~20 Germination: 90% Sep 2024 (Packed for 2025) History & Origins: The Charleston Grey Watermelon is a classic heirloom variety known for its oblong shape, tough rind, and sweet, juicy flesh. The Charleston Grey Watermelon is prized for its hardiness, ability to resist fusarium wilt and anthracnose, and its refreshing, classic watermelon flavor! Watermelons were first cultivated in Africa before spreading north into Mediterranean countries and, later, to other parts of Europe. The transatlantic slave trade was the main vehicle by which the watermelon made its way to the Americas. Before it became a racist stereotype in the Jim Crow era, watermelon once symbolized black self-sufficiency. After the Civil War, newly freed African Americans grew, ate and sold watermelon—the fruit became a symbol of freedom  Key Characteristics:  Oblong and elongated shape, typically reaching 24 inches in length. Light gray-green with a smooth, uniform texture. The thi